Unbelievable! Phil Foden kicks Bernardo Silva in the head during Manchester City’s match against Wolverhampton

The accident that stunned the match

On Sunday, October 20, during the eighth round of the Premier League, Manchester City visited Molineux Stadium to face Wolverhampton, a team fighting for a mid-table spot. In a crucial game for the ‘Citizens,’ who are battling Liverpool for the top of the table, the most unexpected event wasn’t just the fierce resistance from the ‘Wolves,’ but the dramatic accident involving two of Pep Guardiola's stars.

At the 73rd minute, Jack Grealish sent a cross from the left side, aiming for his teammates in the box. Phil Foden, trying to control the high ball, raised his left leg just as Bernardo Silva came rushing in from behind, attempting to head it. The result: a brutal kick to Bernardo’s head that left the Portuguese player writhing in pain on the ground.

The image was so shocking that the match was immediately stopped. Bernardo, who had positioned himself to head the cross, suffered a cut to his head from the impact. Although the action was entirely accidental, the scene left both players and fans in the stands in disbelief.

Foden apologizes, but the moment goes viral

Once Foden realized what had happened, he quickly showed concern for his teammate’s condition. He apologized immediately, and the two exchanged friendly words as Bernardo received medical attention on the pitch. Though he was able to continue playing after being checked, the moment had already been captured by cameras, and within minutes, social media exploded with memes and comments about the incident.

Phrases like "Foden’s trying to debut in the UFC!" and "Bernardo Silva needs a helmet to play with City" flooded Twitter and Instagram, turning the mishap into a global trend. The video of the kick was shared thousands of times, ensuring that the play will be remembered as one of the strangest moments of the season.

Manchester City struggles but secures a last-minute win

Beyond the incident, the match itself was a tough battle for Guardiola’s team. Wolverhampton took the lead early on with a goal from Norwegian striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, putting City on the back foot. The response came in the 33rd minute when Croatian defender Joško Gvardiol equalized with a header, but the game remained tight with few clear chances for either side.

Just as the game seemed destined to end in a draw, John Stones stepped up in the 90th minute to score the winning goal, securing a dramatic victory that allows Manchester City to stay in the race for the Premier League title.

A Premier League season heating up

With this result, Manchester City collects three crucial points in their bid to overtake Liverpool at the top of the table. The title race is tighter than ever, and any slip-up could be decisive in the season’s outcome.

The incident between Foden and Bernardo Silva will go down as one of the season’s most unusual and unfortunate moments, but it also highlights the intensity and drama that unfolds in every Premier League round. In a sport where accidents happen, Foden and Bernardo showed that football, despite everything, remains a team game, even when the damage comes from a teammate.